I'm in the process of redoing a stock on a M77 Ruger and I bought a used original red pad for it and the pad is longer then the stock. What would be the best way to shape the pad to fit the stock? Also, the stock is larger in some areas also, not by much maybe a 1/16 of an inch or so. Should I just work that down with some 180 grit to size and then work up to the 400 that I used on the rest of the stock?

Most people I know use a belt sander.

when i first read the title i thought there might be hope for me, but then i see it's just a recoil pad

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Originally posted by butchloc:
when i first read the title i thought there might be hope for me, but then i see it's just a recoil pad

A good smith can make anything. What size pants do you wear???

Belt sander and a jig.